For the neediest in Arizona, summer is a difficult time. Contrary to popular belief, St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance experiences its highest demand for its services during these months. School is out so children who rely on free or reduced lunch and breakfast at school now rely on special summer programs from Food Bank partner agencies. Utility bills increase and gas prices continue to climb. You can help Send Hunger Packing this summer by joining the Food Bank—we are looking for community partners to help spread the word on the reality of poverty and hunger in Arizona.
YOUR BUSINESS CAN SEND HUNGER PACKING BY CHOOSING FROM A NUMBER OF DONATION OPPORTUNITIES. Contact the Food Resourcing Department at (602) 343-3179 to learn more.
• Make a special donation to help serve summer needs
• Hold a food drive
• Volunteer as a group
• Use the Food Bank to host your next company meeting
• Choose the Food Bank as your designated charity of choice
We especially need the following products (but all products will make a difference!).
• Canned tuna, salmon, chicken, ham
• Canned soups, stew, chili
• Canned fruits and vegetables
• Canned and packaged beans
• Pasta, macaroni and cheese
• Rice
• Peanut butter
• Juice in cans or plastic containers
• Canned baby food (no jars)
• Canned evaporated skim milk
• Hot and cold cereals
• Personal hygiene articles
• Home cleaning products
Tell us how many pallets, cases or pounds of product your organization will commit to St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance, and we will arrange the rest!
St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance distributes enough food to provide for 230,000 meals every day, or 1 million meals each week.
Pledge extra food donation support for the summer, and send hunger packing!
How to donate:
If you would like to schedule a pick-up with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance, please contact our dispatch service:
Click here to request a pick-up from our dispatch service online. We will reply with a pick-up time that is convenient for you!
St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance relies on distributors, wholesalers, manufacturers, and growers to donate these items.
Our 240,000 square-foot distribution center has everything needed to receive, inspect, sort, store, and deliver your donation to people in need.
To schedule a donation pick-up or delivery, please call the Food Resourcing Department
at (602) 352-3640.
How are donors protected?
Food donors are protected by the Good Samaritan Legislation, passed on Oct. 1, 1996, to encourage the donation of food and grocery products to nonprofit organizations for distribution to needy individuals.
For complete text of the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act, click here.
TESTIMONIALS
Here’s what our donors are saying about the Food Bank.
“Our partnership is so strong that we see you as part of our culture.” Dekovan Gilespie, Trader Joe’s
“Fry’s Food Stores is proud to partner with St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance in the fight against hunger, and it is our hope that this donation will help to further that mission.” Kendra M. Doyel, Director of Public and Media Relations, Fry’s Food Stores
“Hunger relief outreach is a priority and a natural area of concern for Safeway as a food retailer. As the needs in Arizona increase, Safeway is even more committed to supporting the food banks and agencies at the forefront of the fight against hunger.” Nicky Daly, Director of Public Affairs, Safeway
“We are a family owned and operated business and we feel it’s our responsibility to give back to families in need. Spencers is proud to work with the Food Bank and we look forward to our continuing support of the Food Bank.” Paul Richardson, Manager, Arrowhead Spencers TV & Appliance
“I am always so impressed with [the Food Bank’s] operation. I know exactly what is coming into my facility two to three days in advance, and it’s all cased and palletized. [The Food Bank] never knows what is going to hit [their] dock or how it’ll come in, and yet [they] manage it!” Rita George-Sanchez, Inventory Control Coordinator, Sara Lee Mixing Center
“[The Food Bank] trucks are always so clean, and [their] drivers are very professional. I’m impressed with [their] operation.” Herb Brinkmeyer, Branch Manager, Swift & Co.
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